British European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Tim Peake sent music star Adele a message from space displayed on-screen during the London-based Brit Awards ceremony carried out on 24 February.Feb 25, 2016

Oscar-nominated celebrities were urged to skip a $55,000 (Â£39,500) trip to Israel offered as part of an awards gift bag. Two US- based groups campaigning for an end to Israels occupation of the Palestinian Territories made the plea in a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times that appeared five days before the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday.Feb 25, 2016